US Bridges

Upper Leggett RD over Trib of Big Sandy Creek

Good

Polk County, Texas · 2.70 MI W of FM 942 · Structure no. 111870AA0247005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Leggett RD over Trib of Big Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Upper Leggett RD over Trib of Big Sandy Creek in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUpper Leggett RD
CrossesTrib of Big Sandy Creek
Location2.70 MI W of FM 942
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82814, -94.76909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Leggett RD over Trib of Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Leggett RD over Trib of Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Leggett RD over Trib of Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Leggett RD over Trib of Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Leggett RD over Trib of Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.